Louise Parker - The Louise Parker Method Lean for Life The Cookbook

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I loathe dieting. Im actually on a mission to end it. By the time my three daughters are grown up, Id like them to think it as absurd as smoking was on planes, not so very long ago. I hope that, when I confess I did both, theyll be horrified.

Dieting is deprivation, tediously boring and doesnt even work. I spent a decade of my life in a body trapped in fad diets, false promises and with a backside I thank God was behind me. I allowed what I ate, what I didnt eat and what I weighed to define my mood each day. Thats a lot of wasted hours that Ill never get back. The upside is, Ive got a PhD in hindsight that I now put to good use.

For some, eating in balance is intuitive. But for millions of us, we unlearn good habits by the time we first diet, or never learn them in the first place. The Louise Parker Method is the lifestyle that gets you the body you want and sustains you there, in optimum health and brimming with vitality. The side-effect of this lifestyle is that your body will transform into one that is exceptionally lean, sculpted, strong and graceful. And because youve changed the habits of your lifestyle, the results stick. It will become part of you, not something that crashes to a grinding halt.

In my first book, The Louise Parker Method: Lean For Life, I introduced you to the four pillars of our Method and the programme to help you Transform. They are: Think Successfully; Live Well; Eat Beautifully; and Work Out Intelligently. In this book, I share many more recipes that I hope will become part of your family repertoire and give you the ideas and inspiration to help you Eat Beautifully... and utterly enjoy your Lean for Life lifestyle.

For the most part, I want fit, fast food and my first book offered my speedier, most practical meals. Here Im going to share with you a blend of many more quickies, as well as some requiring just a bit more time and effort, so that you can have a wider repertoire.

Now, Im the first to admit I am no chef. I do, however, love good food. I love how it turns a house into a home, a gathering into a party, and socially glues friends and family together. I think it should always be celebrated, whether its a quick Monday morning breakfast or a long, lazy Sunday brunch with friends. We rush through life, and a little meal or snack just punctuates our days with a little pleasure, and forces us to stop.

I learned to cook in my mothers kitchen. Her passion and skill far outweigh my own. Growing up on a farm in South Africa, Id help milk the cows and watch her churn her own butter, make her own cheese, and throw the most sensational dinner parties. I learned all the basics of cooking, hanging off her homemade Biba-inspired dresses in a house my father built in Ladysmith, Natal. Mealtimes were set in stone with a beautifully laid table whatever the occasion and so from an early age it was instilled in me that meals were about celebration, conversation, family and friends, and always, always laughter. School years in the Middle East and, later, travel in my twenties introduced me to flavours and street foods I still salivate over, and have certainly influenced how I cook and what my family eat today.

The Louise Parker Method is 20 years in the making. During the first 10, I devised my first programme, The Intensive, and taught it personally to hundreds of clients. It grew by word of mouth and, for the last decade, my team and I have delivered thousands of programmes worldwide. Its truly tried and tested weve seen success even in the most challenging of life situations and I know that if you really want it, it will work for you.

I hope that you love Eating Beautifully, find the same liberation from dieting as I have, and best of all discover the blueprint for permanent success.

I know that this Method works because this is the way that I live and this is the way that thousands of people have found that they can lose fat, have a lean body and keep it that way for good.

One of the most satisfying things is hearing from those who are successfully living the Louise Parker Method.

Here are just a few testimonials. Check out our website and Instagram for more.

Anna, 45
Having tried every diet out there, I wanted it all: a method that was simple to follow, effective and sustainable, and delicious food that kept me trim and healthy. Lean for Life is that and SO much more! Losing the weight was great but the liberation from dieting and increased energy levels are just a few of the other long-lasting benefits. Ive loved the journey and I love my new normal.
Thank you so much @figuremagician for creating such an inspirational book. Quite simply life changing!

Wendy, 54
The choices of delicious meals are simply stunning. Another plus is how quick the recipes are to make and all add a maximum flavour-punch to each meal. I have no hesitation about serving any dish for guests they have no idea theyre on programme when they come to visit.

Tricia, 65
Over the last 30 years I had been on every diet, was unhealthy and unfit. Your book was such an easy read and it just made complete sense. I have done two of the six weeks, have lost 25lbs and not found it difficult. Thank you Louise!

Kate, 29
If I can lose 20lbs whilst living and eating out in NYC then anyone can. Im now in the best shape of my life. Thank you to Figure Magician for the freedom from trend dieting. Thanks also to the Leanie tribe who have kept me accountable. Dont pick and mix, if you follow the four pillars and assume success, it cant not work!

Louise, 41
After nine and a half weeks in the Transform phase, I had lost 24lbs and 21 inches from various parts of my body. I no longer feel bloated, my cellulite has disappeared and my skin is glowing. I love my new figure! The physical changes are amazing but the Method has changed me mentally. I feel so positive, healthy and, importantly, happy. So a huge thank you @figuremagician and the Leanietribe who have been an invaluable support throughout my journey.

Becky, 41
All I can say is WOW! Words cannot express how much you have changed my life, I was so happy this morning when I weighed myself and saw how much I had lost, that I cried!

Our Method isnt a diet. Its a lifestyle that will become a part of you